Developer Relations Engineer

Leading provider of open source software and operating systems, creator of Ubuntu, serving global enterprise and technology markets.
DevOps
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Remote
501 - 1,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
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Developer Relations Engineer

Developer Relations Engineer position at Canonical, focusing on engaging with open source communities and improving developer experiences for Ubuntu and related products.

Developer Relations Engineer

Developer Relations Engineer position at Canonical, combining technical expertise with community engagement to shape the future of open source development.

Developer Relations Engineer

Developer Relations Engineer position at Canonical, combining technical expertise with community engagement to improve open source development experiences.

Developer Relations Engineer

Developer Relations Engineer position at Canonical, combining technical expertise with community engagement to improve open source development experiences.

Developer Relations Engineer

Developer Relations Engineer position at Canonical, focusing on engaging with open source communities and improving developer experience for Ubuntu and related products.

Description For Developer Relations Engineer

Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, is seeking a Developer Relations Engineer to join their newly formed Developer Relations team. This role combines technical expertise with community engagement, focusing on bridging the gap between open source communities and developer-centric organizations. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in AI, IoT, and cloud computing while representing one of the most influential open source projects globally.

The ideal candidate will be a technical expert with strong communication skills and deep empathy for developers. You'll be responsible for engaging with the developer community, contributing to product management, creating technical content, and presenting at industry events. The role requires a balance of technical knowledge, particularly in Linux and open source software, with excellent interpersonal skills.

Working at Canonical means joining a pioneering company in distributed work culture, with over 1100 colleagues across 75+ countries. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous learning budget, regular team meetups in interesting locations, and a strong focus on personal growth and development.

As a Developer Relations Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of open source software, working with cutting-edge technologies, and influencing the direction of Ubuntu and related products. The position offers the flexibility of remote work while maintaining strong connections with the global team through regular in-person meetings and events.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about open source, community building, and technical innovation, who wants to make a significant impact in the developer tools and platform space while working with a global leader in open source software.

Last updated 5 months ago

Responsibilities For Developer Relations Engineer

  • Contribute to product management team meetings
  • Maintain conversations with developer community members
  • Engage on IRC, social media, product forums, meet-ups
  • Collaborate across Canonical teams
  • Solve specific technical problems
  • Contribute to technical documentation
  • Work on technical articles, presentations or workshops
  • Identify new opportunities in developer experience
  • Present at conferences, meetups or technical events

Requirements For Developer Relations Engineer

Linux
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM
  • Developer with demonstrable engagement in open-source software
  • Experience of Linux software packaging (deb, rpm or snap)
  • Contributor to open-source communities, software and documentation
  • Well-organised, self-starting and able to deliver to schedule
  • Professional manner interacting with colleagues, partners, and community
  • Ability to travel twice a year for company events
  • Engaging speaker and presenter
  • Result-oriented with drive to meet commitments

Benefits For Developer Relations Engineer

Education Budget
Parental Leave
Mental Health Assistance
  • Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints
  • Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
  • Annual compensation review
  • Recognition rewards
  • Annual holiday leave
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events

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